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Jim Geoghan, Suite Life Co-Creator, Dies at 79

9/9/2026

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Jim Geoghan, 79, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 6, 2026.
He co-created and executive-produced Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” earning Emmy nominations in 2007 and 2008.
He wrote for sitcoms “Silver Spoons,” “The Facts of Life,” and “The Van Dyke Show.”
His play “Only Kidding” ran 500 off-Broadway performances, and “Light Sensitive” premiered at the Old Globe.

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Jim Geoghan, 79, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 6, 2026.
He co-created and executive-produced Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” earning Emmy nominations in 2007 and 2008.
He wrote for sitcoms “Silver Spoons,” “The Facts of Life,” and “The Van Dyke Show.”
His play “Only Kidding” ran 500 off-Broadway performances, and “Light Sensitive” premiered at the Old Globe.